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Bilateral split-hand with bilateral tibial aplasia.

R N Sener1, E Isikan, H B Diren

  • 1Department of Radiology, Ondokuzmayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey.

Pediatric Radiology
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

This study presents a rare case of bilateral split-hand and tibial aplasia, a condition affecting both limbs. This congenital anomaly is exceptionally uncommon, with only a few documented instances globally.

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Area of Science:

  • Genetics and Developmental Biology
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Clinical Case Reports

Background:

  • Congenital split-hand, also known as ectrodactyly, is a rare limb malformation.
  • Tibial aplasia is a severe congenital anomaly characterized by the absence of the tibia.
  • Familial inheritance patterns are occasionally observed in these conditions.

Observation:

  • A rare case of an individual presenting with bilateral split-hand and bilateral tibial aplasia is described.
  • This specific combination of congenital anomalies, affecting both hands and legs symmetrically, is exceptionally infrequent.
  • The presented case represents the fourth documented instance in the existing medical literature.

Findings:

  • The study details the clinical presentation and diagnostic findings of this extremely rare congenital condition.

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  • Genetic factors may play a role in the familial occurrence of split-hand and tibial aplasia.
  • Bilateral involvement significantly increases the rarity and complexity of this anomaly.

    • Implications:

    • This case report contributes to the limited understanding of split-hand and tibial aplasia.
    • Further research into the genetic and developmental mechanisms underlying these anomalies is warranted.
    • Accurate diagnosis and management strategies for such rare conditions require comprehensive literature review and case sharing.